NGR (New Generation Rollingstock)

This page is under construction!! Check out NGR on Wikipedia.

The NGR as seen on QR's Carriage Layouts page

Apparently the pantographs last half as long as the other trains, and they have more flange squeal.

The NGR trains were designed and built so that ETCS equipment could be retrofitted once an ETCS solution for the SEQ rail network was identified. Project works (New Generation Rollingstock, European Train Control System fitment, install new signalling) will include the design and fitment of rollingstock-based equipment for ETCS, automatic train operations and platform screen doors[2].

Some Observations about NGRs

Uncomfortable Seats

The foam used in the NGRs' seats were required to meet the new (compared to the 160/260) EN fire standards in order to go through the CRR tunnels, which meant that in order to attain the fire performance required, the foam has graphite in it. While the 160/260 is going through overhaul, the fire standard for overhaul allows you to replace components with materials "no worse than" the original from a fire performance perspective.

The QTMP will have a higher requirement for comfort levels, and with new foam technologies they should be compliant to the code while still being comfortable.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/BrisbaneTrains/comments/1gx246a/comment/lyh96dh

Lack of NGRs on Ferny Grove / Beenleigh line

The NGR trains are not able to run on the Ferny Grove line at all, as they leave a large gap between the train and platform at some stations, meaning passengers cannot board safely and, at Newmarket and Keperra, the platforms are too short to accommodate the NGR trains at all. Due to these issues—and the pairing of the Ferny Grove and Beenleigh lines—it means the NGR trains also do not run on the Beenleigh line as part of the regular timetable[1].

NGRs are not permitted west of Ipswich

On the Rosewood line, the NGR trains are too long for the platform, forcing passengers into the front three cars, otherwise they would step and fall onto the tracks[1].

Loud Brakes

apparently it's shit brake pad material and because of it, brake calipers having to clamp down so hard in order to brake. I wouldn't be surprised that's another thing they'll have to fix on top of putting in a new toilet at Maryborough to comply with DDA

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/czh61p/comment/eyyh6a0

Customers are reminded the exit buttons are located in the middle of the door

u/EliraeTheBow on Reddit:

So the button announcement was brought in when the new trains were commenced ~10 years ago. The first week on the new trains, there was a lot of confusion because the buttons used to be on the left and right of the doors.

I remember being stuck on a train about to leave central with a dozen people at peak hour staring bewilderedly at the walls around us trying to figure out how to open the doors, until some champion took pity on us, barged through and pressed the button in the middle.

Shortly thereafter, the button announcements began.

There may also be other photos in the Gallery

Source: https://live-b2b-gdm-figaro1.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/09/1l-Image-2.jpg

Incidents

19 October 2017, near Wulkuraka Maintenance Centre

At approximately 4:20pm, an NGR train (that had not yet completed testing or been accepting by the government) and shunting tractor derailed near Wulkuraka maintenance centre[3]. The wheels of at least one of the carriages jumped the rails, leaving the train stranded[4]. At the time of the incident, the NGR train was being towed by the shunting tractor on the access line at the eastern end of the Wulkuraka maintenance centre. This access line is used exclusively by Bombardier to facilitate NGR train movements in, out and around Wulkuraka separately from the main Queensland Rail network. The two Bombardier staff involved in the incident were not injured[3].

Images

Source: ABC News

Source: ABC News

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Timeline

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